The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lincoln at Gettysburg brings his eloquence, wit, and on-target perceptions of American life and politics to this fascinating, well-drawn protrait of a twentieth-century hero. In this work of great originalitythe biography of an ideaGarry Wills shows how John Wayne came to embody Amercian values and influenced our cultoure to a degree unmatched by any other public figure of his time. In Wills's hands, Waynes story is tranformed into a compelling narrative about the intersection of popular entertainment and political realities in mid-twentieth-century America.
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lincoln at Gettysburg brings his eloquence, wit, and on-target perceptions of American life and politics to this fascinating, well-drawn protrait of a twentieth-century hero. In this work of great originalitythe biography of an ideaGarry Wills shows how John Wayne came to embody Amercian values and influenced our cultoure to a degree unmatched by any other public figure of his time. In Wills's hands, Waynes story is tranformed into a compelling narrative about the intersection of popular entertainment and political realities in mid-twentieth-century America.
Imprint | Simon & Schuster |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | March 1998 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | March 1998 |
Authors | Garry Wills |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 392 |
Edition | 1st Touchstone ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-684-83883-0 |
Barcode | 9780684838830 |
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LSN | 0-684-83883-4 |